Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Neo Akpofure, has issued a legal notice demanding a public retraction and apology from a woman who on Tuesday, February 17, accused him of sexual assault on her X account.
The woman, identified by her handle @notralia, alleged that she and Neo had a casual sexual relationship while at the University of Calabar, claiming they agreed to be friends with benefits with no romantic involvement. She further asserted that after discovering Neo was in a relationship, she confronted him at his home, alleging that he then assaulted her.
In a letter dated February 18, 2026, and issued by the law firm E.L. Akpofure, San & Co., Neo’s legal team accused the X user, Ms. Arikan Udoka, of publishing defamatory content that has harmed their client’s reputation.
Neo’s lawyers strongly denied the allegations, describing them as “entirely false, malicious and defamatory,” and said they have exposed him to public ridicule. “The allegation falsely portrays our client as a sexual offender and a criminal, thereby subjecting him to public odium, reputational injury and emotional distress,” the letter stated.
The legal notice demands that the X user delete the post and any related publications, issue a public retraction, and publish an apology acknowledging the allegations were untrue. The lawyers also requested a written undertaking that no further defamatory statements would be made.
The firm warned that failure to comply within 48 hours would result in legal action, including a civil suit for defamation under Nigerian law.
